Poor image prints when inserting jpg exports from SU

[CalypsoArt]

Perhaps someone can help me with this. When I generate 2D draftings, I usual insert some jpg exports from SU of different views. Though the settings haven't changed, the images print inconsistently. Sometimes they look great, other times really badly. I have the SU export setting options set to "best quality," with anti-alising and Use View size. I believe the problem is in the export from SU. Most prints are on D size paper with the jpgs about 4"x6" Again, I don't know why on a few occasions the images looked great. Suggestions?

[oceanembers]

Are you using a specific software to print?

[Anssi]

@calypsoart said:

I have the SU export setting options set to "best quality," with anti-alising and Use View size.

The "Use View size" setting exports a screenshot of your model exactly as it is visible on your computer screen. In most cases this is too coarse for printing on paper. For good-looking colour prints, you will need a resolution of about 150 - 300 pixels per inch for the print not to look too jaggy.

The recipe to achieve the best print quality images exported from SketchUp is to first export a larger image than you need (about 2x is a good estimate) with antialiasing turned off (faster and more reliable), and then to resize the image in Photoshop (or your image editor of choice). This gives you much better looking lines than the antialiasing in SketchUp can produce.

Anssi